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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.14, 961.82 and 539.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.14, 961.82 and 539.62 is: 808.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.14 : 961.82 = 539.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.14/961.82 = 539.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.14x = 961.82 × 539.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.14x = 519,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,017.31/642.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.26

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